Fr. Barron's Lent Reflections

As Christians we rejoice for Jesus Christ is Lord. God is King. Sin and death have been defeated. At the same time, we mustn’t succumb to a “cheap grace” interpretation of

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Good and gracious God, On this 50th Anniversary of St. Martin de Porres Parish we give You thanks for the grace and blessings bestowed on us throughout these fifty years.

We give You thanks for the many priests, deacons, women religious and faithful laity who have shared their vision, talent, and hard work with the people of this parish. Have mercy on all who have gone before us. Bless, keep and inspire all in our parish community.

As we continues our earthly pilgrimage, send down Your Holy Spirit. Touch our hearts anew with the love of Jesus Christ. Enlighten our minds and strengthen our hands. prompt in each one of us a desire to serve one another, regardless of circumstance. Fill our homes, our Church, and our parish with Your presence. Give us the desire and zeal to be always building up the Body of Christ.